tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post4714098962272058425..comments2024-03-25T03:30:30.197-07:00Comments on An Old-Fashioned World: "Trendy"Ruehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110133467260748245noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-2752854669720855482015-08-01T16:27:42.250-07:002015-08-01T16:27:42.250-07:00I am so excited that you are blogging again. I am ...I am so excited that you are blogging again. I am sorry that you went through some tough stuff, but so happy to see that you are happy. I love your home. I totally agree with you. I love old things too. I love color. I do stop in some of those shops, but mainly to get ideas. I can't afford their prices and I would rather recreate a look myself. Rose of Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05531200562867245403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-87773193080034499642015-07-21T20:36:07.102-07:002015-07-21T20:36:07.102-07:00My dogs don't care either! All they want is a ...My dogs don't care either! All they want is a soft place to nap and food in their bellies :)<br /><br />Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110133467260748245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-42735977540883980762015-07-21T18:11:05.975-07:002015-07-21T18:11:05.975-07:00Thank you, Donnamae :)
xoThank you, Donnamae :)<br /><br />xoRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110133467260748245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-88603661188151118832015-07-20T21:50:26.508-07:002015-07-20T21:50:26.508-07:00Well, girlie, you probably already know where I st...Well, girlie, you probably already know where I stand in my opinion with this post.<br />I love vintage and very rarely buy anything NEW for my home. There is something<br />magical about vintage and antique items. And it is ok to perhaps go with a trend, but<br />add pieces that are authentic and original. Stick to what you love. Being true to yourself<br />is the best gift you can give to your heart and soul.<br /><br />xoSweet Cottage Dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05585280807777813283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-68180550117972774732015-07-16T14:58:53.489-07:002015-07-16T14:58:53.489-07:00PS I have a question. On another blog you commente...PS I have a question. On another blog you commented that it took you three years to choose the yellow paint for your bedroom. What did you choose?Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-44510278586834855382015-07-16T14:57:24.803-07:002015-07-16T14:57:24.803-07:00Well said! I just hate trends! I have no desire to...Well said! I just hate trends! I have no desire to either follow them or set them. I'm a food writer, and the question I get so often that I hate the most is: What are the latest food trends? I don't know. I don't care. I get asked about trends in kitchen design. Again, I just don't care. My major appliances are white, not because it's a hundred dollars more for the stainless steel but because I like a traditional kitchen. If someone else has a very modern stainless steel kitchen and loves it, I'm happy for them.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-44459015906658671982015-07-16T12:03:29.238-07:002015-07-16T12:03:29.238-07:00Amen sister friend! Wise words and lovingly shared...Amen sister friend! Wise words and lovingly shared in the spirit of encouragement! Home is where your heart is and we all should be free to be you and me there! I love how you embrace your treasures and live such a soulful life. And I love you dearly. Imagery by Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04656236777604044118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-88145325015174265632015-07-15T19:27:57.213-07:002015-07-15T19:27:57.213-07:00This post makes me pleased as peaches too, Rue! I ...This post makes me pleased as peaches too, Rue! I have a big smile on my face from reading this. It was a joy to read more about your way of life and become even more convinced how much you love using the things in your house--and yes, they are practical and usable but oh dear Rue, they are so pretty too! <br /><br />When I look through my cabinet of vintage magazines, something I do all the time, I see things that remind me of you. I think "Rue would love this!" <br /><br />Have you written before on when and why you came to this love? Did you love them as a little girl? Did you inherit this love from your mother? If you've written a post on this and I missed it, I would love to be directed to it.<br /><br />A richly satisfying post, Rue!<br /><br />DewenaDewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-14587676432571238382015-07-15T13:17:05.515-07:002015-07-15T13:17:05.515-07:00Love your Jadite and vintage fan. I have a replica...Love your Jadite and vintage fan. I have a replica--and I've got it going right now, as our a/c is struggling in this heat. I wear an apron every day, too, as did my grandmother. As for trends, I am always wondering if a classic can become a trend. The other day, a friend and I were wondering about shiplap--is it classic or will its current popularity mark it as a 2014-15 trend. My 1900s Four Square had shiplap walls--behind the "new" Sheetrock, and when a giant tree fell on my house, the only damage was a crooked shingle and a dented gutter. Anyway, I love these posts! Rattlebridge Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270992062886735035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-7092843565924359022015-07-15T11:32:48.863-07:002015-07-15T11:32:48.863-07:00:)
I really did kind of stop showing my home be...:) <br /><br />I really did kind of stop showing my home because it is the same as it has been for a long time. I see no need to "re-decorate" or "update" a room that I love. We are going to be doing some things in the future because we live in a 90's track home and things just need to be replaced. I may share... I may not... I just don't blog the way I used to, at all. It really is just whatever I want to talk about at the time. So I'm with ya!<br />~Liz<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02972097935004547969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-83420883939762091142015-07-14T20:38:29.482-07:002015-07-14T20:38:29.482-07:00Dearest Rue,
You and my daughter must be on the sa...Dearest Rue,<br />You and my daughter must be on the same wave length! She and I had a little get together today and I was telling her how my goal is to make our new home feel well loved and appear old-whitewashed floors etc...and then I said but wonder if all of a sudden there is some wonderful new trend and she looked me squarely in the eye and said Mom-it won't matter this is who you are. Sometimes, even at my age, I just need someone kind to tell me it is okay to do it my way.<br />Thank you for this heartfelt and wise post.<br />xo<br />JemmaJemma@athomewithjemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137225389791605398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-49804394889053499482015-07-14T05:59:54.848-07:002015-07-14T05:59:54.848-07:00I couldn't agree more - put your stamp on it, ...I couldn't agree more - put your stamp on it, and love it. I gotta tell you, though, I love, love, love the way you decorate/live. I'm drawn to the bygone days where aprons, jadeite, pretty pyrex, etc flowed freely. LOL! I watch movies (like Fried Green Tomatoes, The Help, Driving Miss Daisy, Long Walk Home, etc.) for decorating ideas! I love old movies, and I love the styles of those homes. You should go visit Jonell at "Like Gramma's House" (http://www.mygrammashouse.blogspot.com). Her late husband refurbished an antique stove for her - it is in working condition, and what she uses in her kitchen. Love it!Heather Coodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15017571208640805568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-3592759314413121542015-07-13T16:39:28.954-07:002015-07-13T16:39:28.954-07:00I like that you're putting your vintage treasu...I like that you're putting your vintage treasures to work. Think how bored they would be on the shelf all day, just looking pretty.<br />Amalia<br />xo<br />handmade by amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589172037052603746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-56512404520390044272015-07-13T16:21:51.702-07:002015-07-13T16:21:51.702-07:00What a perfectly lovely post ... lovely photo'...What a perfectly lovely post ... lovely photo's and very good points.<br /><br />A home should be relaxed, with special items in it that mean so much to us.<br /><br />I love my home ...<br /><br />Have a good week and keep on enjoying your special place - I just know you will.<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-85998109694493801732015-07-13T16:21:39.066-07:002015-07-13T16:21:39.066-07:00What a perfectly lovely post ... lovely photo'...What a perfectly lovely post ... lovely photo's and very good points.<br /><br />A home should be relaxed, with special items in it that mean so much to us.<br /><br />I love my home ...<br /><br />Have a good week and keep on enjoying your special place - I just know you will.<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-9238512335321577242015-07-13T14:18:31.049-07:002015-07-13T14:18:31.049-07:00Hi rue! How was your weekend?Hi rue! How was your weekend?BeachGypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200510017404641217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-52026515233885276752015-07-13T11:53:56.932-07:002015-07-13T11:53:56.932-07:00Isn't it wonderful to be comfortable with your...Isn't it wonderful to be comfortable with yourself and your style, and not feel that you have to apologize for who you are! What a relief it is come to that knowledge, and accept the fact that there are going to be people whose style is not yours... and that is GREAT! I always say, the world would be such a boring place if we were all the same! Awesome post my friend! Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-13302091865710299952015-07-13T09:18:24.522-07:002015-07-13T09:18:24.522-07:00You hit the nail on the head - so many people go w...You hit the nail on the head - so many people go with the trend so they are constantly changing their home to look like everyone else's house.<br /><br />I love Instagram for quick looks at houses/gardens/projects/beaches etc. I am surprised at how many people have the identical house/identical pillows/identical dishes - all purchased from Home Goods/Marshalls/TJ Maxx/Target. I do visit those shops, but I really prefer my handmade pillows and old things that have been passed down through our family.<br /><br />I do wonder how quickly my kids will toss my stuff when I am gone or if there are pieces they will cherish for the memories.Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-42497980390005695912015-07-13T06:38:01.735-07:002015-07-13T06:38:01.735-07:00I'm with you! And my dogs don't know (and ...I'm with you! And my dogs don't know (and wouldn't care) what "trendy" means. And they are the only ones that matter. :)MyVintageVTCottage.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16178314022594992068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-89325094915973023952015-07-12T14:03:21.378-07:002015-07-12T14:03:21.378-07:00I still use my mother's 1962 Osterizer blender...I still use my mother's 1962 Osterizer blender. Works well. Never saw a need to buy another. I have my dad's 1963 weed whacker, hedge trimmer,etc. They work very well. Things were built to last in those days. <br />I have looked for you for years now every now and then. I enjoyed your blog then, I am sure I will now as well :). It's not the decorating that drew me but the human story behind what you do because I love people and you seem so dear and sweet.<br />I also had a 1950 refrig. The freezer was half the size of yours. I defrosted with boiling water every 2 weeks but I was younger then and disabled now and older. Not something I would look to do now.<br />anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12179126521525239749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-84387770516164066862015-07-11T14:26:26.224-07:002015-07-11T14:26:26.224-07:00Hi Rue, I agree with you and for all the same reas...Hi Rue, I agree with you and for all the same reasons. I don't have AC because I don't like it. I live above my antique shop and everything in my living spaces that I use is from 1950 or earlier. I just like it better because the stuff is of better quality. My Whirlpool refrigerator is new and it is a piece of junk! <br />Fox and Finch Antiqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05945366509809871312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-49501284734230229622015-07-11T08:00:38.675-07:002015-07-11T08:00:38.675-07:00You are totally right, Rue. I think about it when...You are totally right, Rue. I think about it whenever I see people on HGTV sniffing and turning up their noses . at kitchens or bathrooms that are perfectly workable, intact and ready to use but aren't updated with the latest finishes and appliances, often declaring them "Impossible". It's ridiculous. Tell the truth. It's a kitchen from 20 years ago and you want what's trendy now. Also a concept that escapes me is the intense focus on "open concept". What's the appeal? Lots of noise, no privacy or time to think is what the let's knock down walls brigade is accomplishing to me. I wish you lived here. There is a company that does nothing but refurbish old stoves to bring them back to working conditions.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10891846684740775290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-59504653232397865462015-07-10T23:58:47.447-07:002015-07-10T23:58:47.447-07:00Great post Rue! I think that you should decorate w...Great post Rue! I think that you should decorate with what you love and not by the trends but sometimes it's hard to not follow trends when you're a blogger and trying to get readers. I admire you for sticking by your style. Chatfield Courthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08708231701455917120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-72866451180157919032015-07-10T17:06:36.362-07:002015-07-10T17:06:36.362-07:00Hi Rue! First I just want to say, I enjoy looking ...Hi Rue! First I just want to say, I enjoy looking at photos of your home because I LOVE vintage! And, here's a funny snippet of a "vintage" moment in my life between my Mom and I. When I was getting married.... I told her I wanted to have my photo taken in the back of an old car, just like my Mom and Dad did. Her reply was " Jill, when your Father and I got married.... the car was BRAND NEW!" LOL. See, it's all relative.... just decorate with what makes you happy, like you said. :)Jillian's Bella Rosa Antiqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04325276255189392605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-44345436736588550622015-07-10T14:47:30.462-07:002015-07-10T14:47:30.462-07:00I sure do love that old fan! Have been searching f...I sure do love that old fan! Have been searching for one for a long time. We alse make our morning coffee in an ole percolater similar to yours....and it works just fine! I have a small collection of the old coffee pots....i will have to do a post on them.BeachGypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200510017404641217noreply@blogger.com